1 Corinthians 16:19

“The churches of Asia salute you, etc.] The Syriac version renders it, “all” the churches. This shows, that this epistle was not written from Philippi, as the subscription to it attests, for then he would rather have said; the churches of Macedonia salute you, but at Ephesus, where he now was; (see <461608>1 Corinthians 16:8); and this is the more confirmed, by the following salutation of Aquila and Priscilla, who it is plain from (<441818>Acts 18:18,19,26), were with the apostle at Ephesus: Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord; Aquila was a Jew of Pontus, and Priscilla was his wife, who came from Italy, all Jews being obliged to depart from Rome, by the order of Claudius Caesar.…”

“Asia--not all Asia Minor, but Lydian Asia only, of which Ephesus was the capital. much--with especial affection. Aquila . . . Priscilla--(Compare Act 18:2; Rom 16:3-4). Originally driven out of Italy by Claudius, they had come to Corinth (whence their salutation of the Corinthians is appropriate here), and then had removed with Paul from Corinth to Ephesus (Act 18:2, Act 18:18-19, Rom 16:3, Rom 16:5). A pattern to Christian husbands and wives. Their Christian self-devoting love appears wherever they were (Rom 16:3-4). Even the gifted Apollos, so highly admired at Corinth, owed much of his knowledge to them (Act 18:24-26). In Co1 16:20, "All the brethren" (that is, the whole Church) seem to…”

“The churches of Asia - The word “Asia” in the New Testament usually denotes Asia Minor in general; see the note on Acts 2:9. It was sometimes used in a more limited sense, to denote the region around Ephesus, and of which Ephesus was the center and capital; see note, Acts 16:6. This is the region undoubtedly which is intended here. Salute you - Greet you; send respectful and affectionate Christian regards; see the note at Romans 16:3. Aquila and Priscilla - See the note on Acts 18:26. Much in the Lord - With affectionate Christian salutations; or as Christians. Wishing the blessing and favor of the Lord. With the church that is in their house - See the note at Romans 16:5. return to 'Top of…”

“Aquila and Priscilla had formerly made some abode at Corinth, and there St. Paul's acquaintance with them began, Act 18:1-2. 1 Corinthians 16:21”

“16:19-24 As in other letters, Paul greets his friends and gives a benediction. 16:19 Aquila and Priscilla (Greek Prisca) had previously moved from Corinth to Ephesus, where Paul was writing this letter (cp. Acts 18:1-3). • gather in their home: Aquila and Priscilla later continued this practice in Rome (see Rom 16:3-5).”

“churches: Act 19:10; Pe1 1:1; Rev 1:11 Aquila: Act 18:2, Act 18:18, Act 18:26; Rom 16:3, Rom 16:4; Ti2 4:19, Prisca the church: Rom 16:5, Rom 16:15; Col 4:15; Plm 1:2 1 Corinthians 16:20”